Romania's position and status within the EU are never far from controversy. The country has been one of the most Europhile member states since it joined in 2007 but, equally, one of the most heavily criticized for failing to stamp out corruption. Similarly, in recent months its left-wing government led by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) has adopted a nationalist rhetoric just as it is running the EU presidency for the first time. It has embarked on a controversial reform ... Read More